On New Year's Day I was reading a magazine while traveling. It had a great article about New Year's Resolutions. It talked about how we resolve to do things that are so vague or so big that they are impossible to keep. And then it explained that you might be more successful to resolve to change minor things that will result in changes in the area you really need to change as a by-product. For example: If you need to lose weight, don't resolve to lose weight, resolve to exercise for 10 minutes a day. 10 minutes seems doable and will likely lead to longer times and to weight loss. Although many of their suggestions were great, I found one that really stuck out to me. It said that if you need more energy, then resolve to write down at least 3 things you are grateful for each morning. Studies have shown that focusing on the positives in your life leads to more energy.
Back in November when I did my countdown to Thanksgiving by posting things I was thankful for by going through the alphabet had been a wonderful experience for me. It was fun and helped get me through some busy days. After that was over, I started a new blog: Attitude of Gratitude. I'm really trying to start my days by posting 3 things I'm thankful for on that blog every single morning.
I invite all my blog friends to find ways to improve your attitude of gratitude as well.
